Add 3/15 and 84/27, Solve 3/15 + 3 3/27 as a fraction

Add 3/15 and 84/27

1^st number: 3/15, 2^nd number: 3 3/27

3/15 + 84/27 is 149/45.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 27 is 135

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
3/15 = 3 × 9/15 × 9 = 27/135
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
84/27 = 84 × 5/27 × 5 = 420/135
Add the two like fractions:
27/135 + 420/135 = 27 + 420/135 = 447/135
447/135 simplified gives 149/45
So, 3/15 + 84/27 = 149/45
In mixed form: 314/45

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